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• 7 Hollywood Stars You’d Love As Your Chauffeur
• 7 Things You Need To Know About Frozen Food
• In Akhilesh Yadav’s Hometown, They Don’t Give A @#%& To Court Orders
• 6 Conversations That Can Destroy Your First Date
• The Scale of the Universe: Zoom in to See How Insignificant You Are
• 28 Enthralling Travel Portraits Submitted For The National Geographic Photo Contest 2013
• 7 Yummy Bengali Dishes Rest Of The Indians Should Know About

7 Hollywood Stars You’d Love As Your Chauffeur Posted: 21 Dec 2013 01:30 PM PST Life in the twenty first century comes loaded with tensions and maladies; so much so that we hardly get time to think about ourselves – this is a contemporary universal truth! However, that never stops us from dreaming and fantasizing the obscure. For instance, only yesterday I had a dream where Clooney was my chauffeur! This made me to think about many Hollywood Stars, who might fit the bill of being fantasy Chauffeurs for us common folks. Here's the list of 7 dashing hunk stars who'd definitely make classy Chauffeurs. 7. Brad Pitt "The Ocean's" series actor has mesmerized everyone with his killer smile and charming boyish looks. Since the time he joined the film industry, he has always been in news—sometimes for his acting skills, sometimes for his relationships and, of late, for his devotion to charity and world peace. You may like him or hate him, but you can never ignore him—this might seem quite a clichéd statement, nevertheless, it stands true for Pitt. 6. Christian Bale "The Dark Knight" star has swayed everyone off their feet with his mesmerizing acting skills and looks! With his longish dark wavy hair, sharp nose and light French cut beard—and not to forget the flirtatious smile—he is perhaps every woman's dream man. This "good guy" of Hollywood has been married to Sandra Balzic for the past Thirteen years!! 5. Rowan Atkinson Okay, after Pitt and Bale, he might seem an odd-one-out, but trust me, if given a chance, I'd definitely have this person as my chauffeur. He might not be ideally a handsome person, but this MIT graduate has two things which others don't have: wit and humor. At an epoch when laughing is a rare phenomenon, Mr. Bean is perhaps the best person to be out with—on a daily basis and so why not have him Chauffeur you! 4. Leonardo Di Caprio There might be hardly a few girls worldwide who haven't ever been a Leonardo "Jack" Di Caprio fan. This young lad (back then) with blue eyes and golden hair drove every woman (irrespective of age) crazy with his 1997 film, Titanic, a worldwide Super hit. Although many years have passed since Titanic, Di Caprio has been consistent in delivering great performances each time—resulting in more female fans! 3. Johnny Depp Perhaps one of the most versatile actors ever, Johnny Depp is the thinking women's dream date! Charismatic, humorous, witty, sexy—one would fall short of words while describing this charming person. I wonder whether there's any single person who doesn't like this stalwart who can portray all sorts of roles—be it of the innocent ostracized monster in "Edward Scissorhands" or the serial killer in "Sweeney Todd"—with equal confidence, appeal and élan. For those who're still unaware of his majestic wit, read the "Foreword to Burton on Burton." 2. Gregory Peck Yes, I know he's a yesteryear actor, and I know that he isn't alive anymore. But so what? The best thing about dreaming or fantasizing is that you do not have to abide by any rules and regulations for the same. Okay, let's face the truth, my fantasies with him started when I first saw "Roman Holiday" and he was driving the scooter with the gorgeous Audrey Hepburn as his pillion rider! What a grand scene it was!! Besides, I wonder whether there's any person who wouldn't fall for that tall gentleman with a lopsided smile and that pipe hanging down his lips! If you're granted the wish of having him as your chauffeur, go for a long, romantic drive around Greece—a place for the ever-green souls. 1. Woody Allen He's short, he's lanky, he's cranky, he's been sporting the same glasses since 1970, yet he's one of the sexiest persons ever. Woody Allen, the actor, comedian, musician, director and writer, is the master of all trades. Besides, his stunning humor and quick wit can win any person with brains! Just like Johnny Depp, he too, can be claimed as a thinking woman's man. Although many people find him quite a pervert (yes, he married his daughter!), he is one of his kind. Respect for him. The post 7 Hollywood Stars You'd Love As Your Chauffeur appeared first on TopYaps.

7 Things You Need To Know About Frozen Food Posted: 21 Dec 2013 09:30 AM PST Health conscious people with less time in hand are benefitting from the choice and variety available in the frozen food market. Freezing of food for the purpose of consumption later on, is a practice dating back to the 1920s. With lifestyles getting busier by the day, time to cook a meal at home has steadily decreased. Frozen foods are convenient, health and save time. The basic principle behind freezing of food is its preservation in good health. The essential nutrients and fiber in the food should not be lost in the process. Here is a list of 7 things we all should know about frozen food. 7. Nutritious Commercial freezing is supposed to lock the nutritional values of the food. Since food is frozen within hours of harvesting, it retains the vitamins and minerals. There is less exposure to bacteria and other germs in the air. In comparison, food that is bought after being in transit loses its value during the travel period. Special care is taken with respect to the product that is being frozen regarding the temperature and controlled atmosphere it is kept in. 6. Less Expensive Frozen foods are mostly lower in cost compared to the fresh produce. They are more affordable and have a greater shelf life than foods that can be refrigerated. Since they are frozen they can be re-frozen and used later. Hence, it reduces the wastage of food and consumer can control the spoilage. 5. Customized To Your Taste Frozen dishes have come a long way where it comes to taste and nutrition. Most recipes contain less fat and have controlled amount of sodium and sugar. Keeping the customer demands in mind, they are made with whole wheat and there is fiber added to it. Most dishes with zero trans fat and reduced portion are very attractive to weight watchers. Some examples of healthy frozen foods are- Organic pizza with natural toppings Fries made with sweet potato Frozen fruit smoothies 4. Easy to Cook When cooking with frozen ingredients, consumer gets restaurant quality results. And the cost of these meals is one third of the restaurant bill. When food is cooked with frozen ingredients the cost per person is lowered and suits most household budgets. Single serve pouches and packs that can be resealed again reduce the spoilage factor too. 3. Safe and Delicious Over the years it has been recorded that frozen food had the least number of safety incidents, especially in the chilled, fresh and organic food department. The below freezing temperatures control and restrict the growth of pathogens and the chances of serving contaminated food. As a rule only the highest quality of fruits and vegetables are selected for being frozen. Hence, as a result the food is delicious and totally safe. Continuous research is going on in the food technology department to find better and improved ways to enhance safety and preservation. 2. Convenient add ons Frozen foods are convenient for busy mothers and first time cooks. Fruits and vegetables are available in all kinds of way. They are found cut and peeled or ready to eat or half done. Time to wash and cut them is saved and you reduce mess in your kitchen. Frozen vegetables make convenient add ons to your main meal of proteins or frozen fruit cup is a great option for lunch with your kids lunch. 1. Not So Environmentally Friendly There are reports that are being researched on, that claim that greenhouse gases are being used at large scale for commercial freezing. Effects of these gases on food is still being studied. Some studies also showed that frozen dinners have very little portion of vegetables and are high on sodium content. Also the advertised low fat dinners were not actually low in fat, when the actual calorie content was calculated. The post 7 Things You Need To Know About Frozen Food appeared first on TopYaps.

In Akhilesh Yadav’s Hometown, They Don’t Give A @#%& To Court Orders Posted: 21 Dec 2013 02:35 AM PST See this man. And now see his scooter. By the way this gentleman is known as Muzaffar Ali Laddan and he is a journo from Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh. Yes, you heard it right. He hails from the hometown of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav whose government was recently ordered by the Allahabad High Court to remove “lal battis” from the official vehicles of those enjoying the status of Minster of State (MoS). The High Court order came in wake of Supreme Court’s directive according to which only constitutional authorities are entitled to this privilege. Whatever be the matter, we precisely extrapolate three points here: This man is beyond constitution. Local law enforcement agencies don’t know what constitution means. In CM’s native place, law means bullshit. Height of transformation! Need I say more? Anyways, his logic of using red beacon on a two-wheeler is weird. Dude, get atleast a Nano. The post In Akhilesh Yadav’s Hometown, They Don’t Give A @#%& To Court Orders appeared first on TopYaps.

6 Conversations That Can Destroy Your First Date Posted: 21 Dec 2013 01:30 AM PST Whenever we think of a "first date", a flurry of fun and romantic ideas prop up in our minds: a beautiful bouquet of roses, a nice but casual and chic dress, a long romantic chat over dinner or coffee and of course, your crush—your dream date. In short, we all want our first dates to be unique and perfect, don't we? However, every now and then, we see people screwing up a romantic conversation, supposedly the main part of the date, by saying things which perhaps are better not uttered on a 'first date'. But, no more of worrying and creating wrinkles! By avoiding the following conversations, you can really hit a huge sixer in your first date itself:   6. Did you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? Yes, it's true that in front of our "dream dates" we all feel nothing better than 'plain Janes' and get quite anxious on knowing how many people have our 'dates' dated previously. But trust me, this one question can seriously paralyze your dream of being with your dream guy or girl till "death do us part". So, take a chill pill and relax, you will surely have time to bring on this topic later on. On a serious note, this is an extremely personal matter, so any interference or questions from any unknown person might just hamper the future friendship too. 5. You're eyes remind me of my grandmother/mother Yes, we appreciate that you're really intent on wooing your date at any cost and we also know about your ardent love for your mother/grandmother, but seriously, we're not quite sure about your date. She might count you in the list of clichés that every girl has to cope with in their daily lives. So, grow up and think of some new ways to woo your partner and likewise, stop making fool of yourself. 4. Don't point at any imperfections that he or she might have We know, honesty is the best policy, but sometimes to get a few things straight, you better keep your honesty aside. Every girl loves getting wooed, so never point at those extra pounds that she has or those huge pimples that have shown up on her left cheek. The best way to win a girl is to keep mum about all these things and stick with the phrase, "you're the prettiest girl ever" and say it convincingly. Yes, it's really clichéd, but it works! 3. Never get into debates of any kind You might really want to discuss the ways of the world and express your distaste of the same, but a date isn't an occasion to discuss such topics. Come on, you're on a date and not in the Assembly. Besides, more problems will arise once your date finds him/her losing the track of everything. Hence, stick to the basic "romantic" conversations that make up a "first date" and keep your worldly views to you. 2. Don't talk about sex on your first date Nowadays everyone is quite open about sex and related issues but e, a "first date" isn't the occasion to divulge all your sexual fantasies and fanatics. It's true that your date is there to know about you and your likes and dislikes, but it's better to keep your carnal ideas to yourself only! You might just be labeled a pervert for pronouncing your feelings even if you were "just saying" them. So, avoid any kind of sexual talks on your first date and enjoy the date in a simple and platonic way! On a different note, if you're still intent on talking about it, you might just read her (or him) one of Marvel's poems—subdued yet effective. But, all these at your own risk! 1. Don't make him/her read your own poems It's true that Poetry is the most romantic literary genre ever, but you're no Shakespeare or Marvel. The sooner you learn this, the better. So, it's best not to torture your partner with a "romantic" poem written by you. Even if your poem is good, your partner might just not be the best listener. In any case, it's not a "poem reading session", so chucking the idea of reading a poem won't harm you! The post 6 Conversations That Can Destroy Your First Date appeared first on TopYaps.

The Scale of the Universe: Zoom in to See How Insignificant You Are Posted: 21 Dec 2013 01:16 AM PST From ‘Discover the Cosmos’ series (apod.nasa.gov) we bring to you the most fascinating representation of the scale of the Universe. How does the universe behaves or looks like on small scales? On large scales? The universe is a very different place on every proportion that has been explored and it is not less than anything divine. The post The Scale of the Universe: Zoom in to See How Insignificant You Are appeared first on TopYaps.

28 Enthralling Travel Portraits Submitted For The National Geographic Photo Contest 2013 Posted: 20 Dec 2013 11:30 PM PST 28. Dictation by Daylight Photographer: Ryan Friese Image Courtesy: National Geographic Photo Contest 2013   The post 28 Enthralling Travel Portraits Submitted For The National Geographic Photo Contest 2013 appeared first on TopYaps.

7 Yummy Bengali Dishes Rest Of The Indians Should Know About Posted: 20 Dec 2013 10:35 PM PST Bengalis are unarguably in love with their food. Perhaps, theirs is the only community in the world where people start discussing the dinner menu even before lunch is over. Apparently, a Bengali can compromise with everything under the sun, but with "food" it is a strict No-No. Their staple diet comprises of fish, vegetables, and lentils served with rice. Although not much is known about Bengali cuisine, they surely don't start with bhaat-macher jhol and end with mishti doi (as thought). Let's have a look at some delectable Bengali dishes the rest of should surely know: 7. Shukto It is a traditional Bengali sabzi, made mainly with bitter gourd, by which any Bengali meal is supposed to commence. Along with bitter gourd, brinjals, Bengali gourd, papaya, turnips, etc. are also given—to this mixture milk and spices are added to bring out the authentic taste. Till date, this delectable item is prepared every day by traditional families. 6. Bhaja Moong'er Da It is a quintessential Bengali soup (dal) made with golden gram seeds. Come winter, and the Bengalis prepare this special soup with peas and cauliflower to jazz it up a bit. Although it is one of the tastiest Bengali culinary brilliances, it is extremely healthy and even easier to make. Have this with rice, and add to it a pinch on lemon juice—I bet you'll be craving for one more serve. 5. Dhoka'r dalna This dish is prepared by grinding chola'r dal or Bengal gram and making balls or barfis out of the batter (after processing it) and placing them into a specialized, mouth-watering curry. Chefs and household cooks regard this delicacy as one of the toughest items to cook—but the satisfaction you get after having one part is really worth all the pain! This dish is prepared, like the above two, sans any onion or garlic—so it's perfect for you vegetarians reading this list, as well! 4. Chingri Maach'er Malai Curry This is one of the most famous and tasty Bengali culinary preparation. Specifically a "West" Bengali item, here grand lobsters are cooked in gravy made of coconut milk. Since grand lobsters are very costly nowadays, the same dish is prepared with simple prawns. Once tasted, even thinking of this dish is bound to tickle your salivary glands! 3. Ilish Paturi Ilish paturi has always been considered as "East" Bengal's answer to the "West" Bengali Chingri maach'er malai curry. It is another difficult preparation made where hilsa (or ilish) is seasoned with a specialized mustard paste, mustard oil, green chilies and other spices and wrapped up in a banana leaf. This is then steamed (mainly with rice) and served with hot rice! A must try for every non-vegetarians out there—not only for the taste, but also for the heavenly aroma! 2. Kochi Patha r Jhol Traditionally, Bengalis weren't much interested in items made of Chicken. For them, meat would always mean mutton (or, goat meat)—and the legacy continues even now. Although numerous items can be cooked with mutton, the quintessential Bengali mutton curry, made only with ginger-garlic paste, onion and a few common spices, is what every Bengali craves for! Although steeply priced at Rs. 450/kg, you'll always find a long queue in front of every butcher's store in Bengal before any special day—even before Durga Ashtami. Try this with steaming rice and add a pinch of lemon juice—your lunch couldn't have been better! 1. Patishapta This is yet another traditional Bengali dish. It's a dessert made on the auspicious day of Poush Shankranti, to celebrate Nabanna or the new crops. Although it can be made at any time of the year, every Bengali household makes it a point to cook this delectable delicacy at least on poush shankranti—it's a tradition that every Bengali still values (it proves how much gastronomic a Bengali is!). Patishapta or Pithe, as it is called often, is generally made of rice powder and coconut and served with date-tree molasses (khejurer gurr). However, there are around fifteen to sixteen other traditional ways by which this delicacy is made and served. Nowadays, specialized chocolate pithes are also being made and served by many confectioneries in and around Kolkata. The post 7 Yummy Bengali Dishes Rest Of The Indians Should Know About appeared first on TopYaps.

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